Matt Knoesen aims for Paralympics after French Open wheelchair success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Matt Knoesen, a 13-year-old wheelchair tennis player from Biddenden, seeks to compete in the Paralympics following his victories in both singles and doubles at the French Open. Knoesen, who has a spinal cord injury, also made history in 2025 by winning multiple titles at the LTA National Wheelchair Tennis Championships. He emphasizes the importance of self-belief and hard work in achieving his goals. Currently, he is preparing for the upcoming US Open Wheelchair Championships.
- •Knoesen won the French Open boys' wheelchair singles and doubles titles.
- •He became the first player to win junior and open titles at the same event in 2025.
- •Knoesen aims to compete in the 2032 Paralympics.
- •He is training for the US Open Wheelchair Championships.
- •His journey began after a transition from go-kart racing due to injury.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Teenage tennis star sets sights on Paralympics
"Matt Knoesen, 13, is the reigning French Open boys' wheelchair singles and doubles champion.
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